Sheer Styles Take Over the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards: Demi Moore, Elizabeth Olsen and More

Sheer looks continue to dominate the red carpet: look no further than the 2025 Independent Spirit Awards. The 40th annual ceremony in Santa Monica, Calif., on Saturday saw stars including Demi Moore, Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen embrace see-through styles.

Ahead, see who else modeled the transparent trend.

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Demi Moore

Moore put a striped spin on the sheer trend in a custom Thom Browne look. Consisting of a black sheer midi dress and blazer layered over red, white and blue striped poplin, her ensemble also included a pair of patent leather heels and one of the American label’s rabbit-shaped purses. Moore accessorized with diamond-encrusted earrings and rings by Tiffany & Co., as well as her viral pooch, Pilaf.

The actress was assisted by her stylist Brad Goreski, who also counts “Emily in Paris” star Ashley Park and Liv Tyler as clients. Hairdresser Dimitris Giannetos styled Moore’s dark mane straightened, while makeup artist Rokael Lizama gave her gradient eyeshadow, pink blush and a matching glossy lip.

Elizabeth Olsen

Olsen embraced springtime pastels in a sea foam green lace gown from Erdem’s spring 2025 collection, which featured a large pink bow affixed at the shoulder. B.P. de Silva jewels and neutral Le Silla pumps completed her look.

The “His Three Daughters” star was dressed by Elizabeth Stewart, stylist to A-listers like Cate Blanchett, Jessica Chastain and Viola Davis. Olsen wore her brown hair in an updo with wispy fringe, courtesy of hairstylist Jacob Rozenberg. Makeup artist Pati Dubroff used Chanel cosmetics to create the actress’ rosy eyeshadow look and berry-mauve lip.

Carrie Coon

Coon also wore lace, selecting a black puff-sleeve maxidress by Salon 1884 that included a plunging neckline and a matching scarf. The actress also added on diamond earrings and rings by Briony Raymond.

Stylist Alicia Lombardini, who also works with Cynthia Nixon, dressed Coon for the occasion. Hairdresser Jenny Cho styled her blond bob in waves. Coon’s makeup, done by Kate Lee, featured gray eyeshadow, rosy blush and a pale pink-nude lip.

Karen Pittman

Karen Pittman modeled a sequined pink puff-sleeve cocktail dress by Erdem featuring crystal embellishments on the shoulders. Black platform boots and a thin bow belt, as well as a tennis bracelet and earrings by Effy Jewelry, completed her look.

The “And Just Like That” star wore her newly-trimmed tresses in a sleek crop, styled by Marcia Hamilton. Makeup artist Sean Harris, meanwhile, gave Pittman

Joan Chen

Joan Chen wore a Chanel ensemble from the French fashion house’s 2025 cruise collection, which consisted of an off-the-shoulder crochet top and an eyelet midi skirt. She accessorized with open-toe heels and one of the label’s quilted handbags.

The 2025 Film Independent Spirit Awards, held on Feb. 22 in Santa Monica and hosted by Aidy Bryant, honor the best performances, writing and direction in independent film in 2024. “Anora” and “I Saw the TV Glow” lead the field with six nominations each.

Sheer Dressing Takes Over the Independent Spirit Awards 2025 Red Carpet, Photos

Launch Gallery: Sheer Dressing Takes Over the Independent Spirit Awards 2025 Red Carpet, Photos

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